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Caloplaca gloriae
Scientific Name: Caloplaca gloriae
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Caloplaca gloriae
Caloplaca gloriae is a species of lichen belonging to the family Teloschistaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca gloriae Werner & Llimona
- Synonyms:
- Caloplaca gloriae Llimona & Werner, 1975
- Caloplaca verruculifera (Vainio) Zahlbr. = Caloplaca gloriae sensu Aptroot 1996
- Caloplaca gomerana J. STEINER (Syn. Caloplaca gloriae LLIMONA & WERNER)
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae (Note: While traditionally studied by botanists, lichens are now classified within the Fungi kingdom.)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Caloplaca gloriae has been found in Spain, including the Canary Islands.
- It grows on volcanic rocks, specifically andesite, near the coast.
- It is found at altitudes around 190 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Caloplaca gloriae is a crustose saxicolous lichen. This means it forms a crust-like growth on rocks.
Ecological Role
- It is reported as new to North America and British Columbia.
Quirky Facts
- The name *Caloplaca* comes from the Greek words "calos" (beautiful) and "placa" (plate).
Further Information
- Specimens of *Caloplaca gloriae* are held in the collections of the Natural History Museum, London (BM) under accession numbers BM001096485 and BM001096485.
- Observations of this lichen are recorded in The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s database.
- Further information may be available from the Finnish Museum of Natural History.